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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.27, 277.86 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.27, 277.86 and 134.34 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.27 : 277.86 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.27/277.86 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.27x = 277.86 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.27x = 37,327.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,327.17/185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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